The most successful salmon anglers use a variety of lures and know what type of lure works best in different bodies of water. Artificial lures, such as plugs, spinners, spoons and flashers work well to catch salmon in both ocean and freshwater environments. Brightly colored lures that send some vibration through the water will get the attention of the big salmon. Salmon are territorial fish that will strike at anything they perceive as another fish invading their chosen territory, thus lures that mimic the fin movement of another salmon or a bait fish work well.
